1826
oil
canvas
From the collection of Palace of Caserta
María Isabella of Spain (1789-1848) is a 1826 oil by Pierre Van Hanselaere, held at Palace of Caserta.
The painting shows a woman sitting in a lavish chair, wearing a white dress with gold embroidery and a red sash. She has a crown on her head and is holding a scepter in her right hand. The background is dark, with red curtains and a green floor. The woman's dress is intricately designed, with gold leaves and flowers embroidered on the hem and sleeves. Her crown is adorned with jewels, and her scepter has a golden handle. The chair she sits in is ornate, with carved wooden details and a red cushion. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the woman's face and dress standing out against the dark background. Look up more works by the artist, Pieter van Hanselaere.
Pieter van Hanselaere (Dutch pronunciation: ; 1786–1862), also credited as Pierre van Hanselaere, was a Belgian painter in the neoclassical style, who specialized in portraits and religious and historical scenes.
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